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Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions
Roosevelt City has shared more details about fireworks restrictions within their city limits. Roosevelt City shares that due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry conditions, the Roosevelt City Council has determined that...
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Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions
Roosevelt City has shared more details about fireworks restrictions within their city limits. Roosevelt City shares that due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry conditions, the Roosevelt City Council has determined that...
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Target Shooting With Firearms Temporarily Restricted On WMAs
Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne counties are on the list released Wednesday where target shooting with a firearm is temporarily restricted on Wildlife Management Areas, citing drought conditions and severe wildfire concerns. “Because wildfires can destroy essential...
Look To The Sky Early This Year For The 4th Of July Flyover
One of the favorite parts of celebrating Independence Day is the flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th Fighter Wing and Team Hill. The flyover will include the Uintah Basin but you need to be prepared to watch the sky earlier than the usual parade times. The...
Obituaries
MaryLu Colton
MaryLu Colton, age 50, of Roosevelt, best friend of Lauralie Wales, passed away June 8, 2026, at the American Fork Hospital after a battle with cancer. Funeral services for MaryLu Colton, age 50, of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at...
Linette Caldwell Rollins
Funeral services for Linette Caldwell Rollins, age 69 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 11 am at the Rockpoint LDS Chapel (3575 North 1500 West).A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Tuesday from 9:45-10:45am...
Kay Baker
Funeral services for Kay Baker, age 66 of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday June 13, 2026 at 10 AM at the Naples Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm and Saturday 9-9:45 am All at the Church ( because of 100 North water line...
Ruby Murphy
Funeral services for Ruby Lee Murphy, ate 87 of Rooosevelt, will be held Saturday June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing prior to the services at the mortuary from 10-10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park....
Glenda J. Arrowchis
Funeral services for Glenda Arrowchis, age 90 of Lapoint, the wife of Frank Arrowchis, will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the same location on Sunday...
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Operation Dry Water To Increase Patrols On The Water
Everyone knows there are consequences for DUI, Driving Under The Influence, but did you know that Boating Under The...
Cruz Robb Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo
A young cowboy from the Uintah Basin is already climbing the ladder to success within the national rodeo scene. Cruz...
Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions
Roosevelt City has shared more details about fireworks restrictions within their city limits. Roosevelt City shares...
Naples City Fireworks Restrictions
Naples City has announced their fireworks restrictions for the holiday weekend. Fireworks are only allowed on...
Dutch John Town Council Cancels Fireworks; Other Festivities Continue
A popular annual fireworks show in northeastern Utah has been cancelled this year for obvious safety reasons. Flaming...
32 Gas Wells Approved in Uintah County By Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment prepared for the Fuji Well...
Unemployment Report
Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has shared new unemployment data for the state. May’s seasonally adjusted...
Intoxicated Vernal Man Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Wife
An intoxicated Vernal man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stabbing his wife. According to the Affidavit of...
Duchesne City Bans All Personal Fireworks In City Limits; City Fireworks Show To Proceed As Planned
The Duchesne City Mayor and Fire Chief announced over the weekend that personal fireworks will not be allowed within...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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